Suggested Sites

Literary Sites

Kate Blackwell: Kate is a tremendous short story writer and the author of the collection You Won't Remember This.
David Taylor: David is the author of Soul of a People: The WPA Writers' Project Uncovers Depression America, Ginseng: the Divine Root and many fascinating magazine and newspaper articles. His first collection of fiction, Success: Stories, was published in Fall 2008.
Marianne Love: Marianne is the scribe of Sandpoint, Idaho; the author of three humous books; and, least significantly (for her, anyway), my cousin.
James A. Michener Center for Writers: If you are a fiction writer, poet, playwright or screenwriter who wants to be paid to earn an MFA and live in Austin, then apply to this outstanding three-year interdisciplinary program.

Nonprofit Organizations

In addition to writing fiction, I have worked for several years as a fundraiser for nonprofit organizations. If you are looking for an organization to financially support, I strongly recommend the following:

Misericordia: This incredible organization's mission is "to support individuals with developmental disabilities in maximizing their level of independence and self-determination within an environment that fosters spirituality, dignity, respect and enhancement of quality of life."
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law: The Shriver Center "is a national law and policy center that takes action to end poverty through policy development, communications, and various advocacy strategies."
Sudden Infant Death Services of Illinois: SIDS of Illinois "is dedicated to the prevention and eventual elimination of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other causes of infant death."

Other Sites

Big Little Books: This website is the definitive online source for information about these beautiful books.
Esopus Magazine: This is one of my favorite magazines--each issue is a work of art comprising several other works of art. The New York Times got it right when they said that Esopus "is a thing of lavish, eccentric beauty, less flipped through than stared at."
Sam Phillips: I don't think there's an artist I admire more than Sam Phillips. First you should pick up a few of her CDs. Then you should subscribe to her Long Play -- it's such a treat to be in a small group that gets to hear her wonderful songs first, and it's an inspiration (and a motivation) to hear her be so productive.
Scopitones: If you've never seen a Scopitone, you're in for a treat. Just skip past the annoying ad and enjoy culture at its finest.
Red Sovine: When I was a kid, I was a big fan of truckin' music -- still am, much to the dismay of my wife. Even though I know she likes Del Reeves, she just doesn't understand my fascination with Red Sovine. Turn up those speakers!
The Grandsons: Of all the things I miss about Washington, D.C., the Grandsons are at the top of the list.